Ufa will host the next "1000 Cyclists Day"

author: Dmitry Slezin

On May 18, a large-scale city festival "1000 Cyclists Day" will be held for the fourth time in Ufa, which is one of the biggest in Russia.

According to the organizers, in 2014 the festival volunteers, "VeloUfa" Cycling Union together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry RB plans to attract more than 5,000 participants from all regions of the country.

A column of cyclists of several kilometres length will pass along the main streets of the city.

A distinctive feature of the 1000 Cyclists Day in 2014 will be its consolidation at the federal level. This year the program includes a business forum to be held a day before the cycle race, on May 17, an extreme bike show featuring the best Russian athletes, as well as a concert of famous Russian artists.